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24 Movies You Absolutely Need To Watch This Holiday Season

24 Movies You Absolutely Need To Watch This Holiday Season
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Sure, it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but the holidays are fast approaching.

In between the fantastic parties and cozy family gatherings, why not curl up with some great holiday flicks? From the classics and the rom-coms to the quirky favorites, we suggest using your downtime to catch every single one of these holiday favorites.

If you want to laugh…

"The Santa Clause"

"Mean Girls"

"Eight Crazy Nights"

"Elf"

"The Family Stone"

"Scrooged"

"The Hebrew Hammer"

If you need a good cry…

"Little Women"

"It's A Wonderful Life"

"Miracle On 34th Street"

If you're looking for a little nostalgia…

"Home Alone"

"A Charlie Brown Christmas"

"To Grandmother's House We Go"

"A Muppet Christmas Carol"

"A Christmas Story"

If you want to fall in love again…

"You've Got Mail"

"Love Actually"

"Bridget Jones' Diary"

"Sleepless In Seattle"

"When Harry Met Sally"

If you really just want to see some snow…


"The Holiday"

"Serendipity"

"How The Grinch Stole Christmas"

"White Christmas"

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Before You Go

TV Lovers Holiday Gift Guide
"Nashville" Soundtrack(01 of21)
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From Hayden Panettiere and Charles Esten's duet on the catchy "Undermine" to the hauntingly simple "Telescope" cover by sisters Lennon and Maisy Stella, this is the perfect stocking stuffer for the "Nashville" lover on your list.Price: $12.98; Buy it here (credit:ABC Store)
Nick Offerman Woodshop Mustache Comb(02 of21)
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Whether the men in your life love "Parks and Recreation's" Ron Swanson or just good grooming, this mustache comb comes straight from Nick Offerman's own woodshop. Bonus: You can customize it with any initials for an additional $25. Price: $75; Buy it here (credit:Offerman Woodshop)
TieTheKnot.Org Bowtie(03 of21)
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Look stylish while giving back. These handsome bowties are made of 100 percent silk and 100 percent of the proceeds go to TieTheKnot.org, "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson's non-profit supporting marriage equality, which he started with his fiance Justin Mikita.Price: $25 each; Buy it here (credit:The Tie Bar)
Joffrey Target(04 of21)
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There is perhaps no more hated character on TV than "Game of Thrones'" Joffrey, and there is perhaps no more stressful time of year than the holidays. Winter is coming, so why don't you get out your aggression with a nice game of darts on the boy king's face?Price: $24.95; Buy it here (credit:RedBubble)
Hulu Plus Subscription (05 of21)
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Sure, Netflix has a lot of great stuff, but Hulu Plus has all the newest shows and the newest episodes. It's basically like buying TV shows on iTunes, but for far cheaper. If you're behind on a show -- and your DVR can only hold so much -- Hulu Plus is your answer.Price: $7.99 per month; Buy it here (credit:Hulu)
"Once Upon a Time" Print(06 of21)
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Make your office a tad more regal with these "Once Upon a Time" prints. The perfect gift for fairytale fans and those Evil Regals in your life.Price: $49.95; Buy it here (credit:ABC)
"Arrested Development" iPhone Case(07 of21)
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Get ready for the new episodes of "Arrested Development" (spring 2013!) and dress up your iPhone at the same time. A perfect gift for fans of great comedy.Price: $35.65; Buy it here (credit:Redbubble)
"Community" Christmas Figurine Set(08 of21)
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Even though "Community" doesn't return until February 7, you can still inject a little Greendale spirit into your holidays with this set of collectable figurines, inspired by the show's Season 2 stop-motion episode, "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas."Price: $49.99; Buy it here (credit:NBC Store)
"The Big Bang Theory" Singing Soft Kitty Plush(09 of21)
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Winter colds are no laughing matter, but since everyone's liable to get the sniffles this holiday season, you know someone's going to be able to put this Soft Kitty plush to good use. It might not be quite as comforting as Penny (or Sheldon's mom) singing you to sleep, but it's sure to cheer up the "Big Bang" fan in your life. Price: $29.99; Buy it here (credit:CBS Store)
"Star Trek" Federation: The First 150 Years(10 of21)
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For the discerning Trekkie, this lavish hardcover book (with light-up display pedestal featuring an audio introduction from George Takei's Hikaru Sulu) chronicles the first 150 years of the Federation's history. It includes field sketches, illustrations, and reproductions of historic pieces of art from across the Galaxy, along with over 50 excerpts from key Federation documents and correspondence, Starfleet records, and intergalactic intelligence. Set phasers to stunned. Price: $59.99; Buy it here (credit:Amazon)
The TV Hat(11 of21)
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Once you get past the ridiculousness of this, there is the distinct possibility it could actually be cool. Wanna watch TV while in bed, in the car or on vacation, but don't want to watch on an actual TV, or hold your phone in your hands? You're all set.Price: $29.95, buy one, get one free; Buy it here (credit:TVHat.com)
"Doctor Who" Limited Edition Gift Set(12 of21)
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The ultimate gift for any "Doctor Who" fan. It features 70+ hours of the show, including three never-before-seen-on-DVD TV specials. Price: $234.98; Buy it here (credit:BBC America)
"Mad Men": The Illustrated World(13 of21)
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This illustrated book is a salute to Madison Avenue in the 1960s -- and ties in nicely with "Mad Men," capturing the intrigue, cocktails and scandal of advertising in that era in a collection of colorful drawings. Price: $10.20 ; Buy it here (credit:Amazon)
"Treat Yo Self!" Pin(14 of21)
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The perfect stocking stuffer for the people in your life who love "Parks And Recreation" ... and treating themselves. Price: $1.50, Buy it here (credit:Etsy)
"Breaking Bad" Poster(15 of21)
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"Breaking Bad" is enjoyable for a lot of reasons, but Jesse Pinkman's love of science is one of the most reliably awesome things about the show. Let's face it, magnets are pretty great, as is this poster. Price: $16.00; Buy it here (credit:Etsy)
"The Walking Dead" Plush Figures(16 of21)
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This set of 11.5 inch plush figures makes a perfect gift for the "Walking Dead" fan in your life. Keep them on the couch to squeeze tight when the zombie-killing action gets too gory.Price: $63; Buy it here (credit:Big Boyz Toyz)
"Sherlock" Shirt(17 of21)
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This is the perfect gift for the "Sherlock" fanatic in your life. The shirt references the first episode of the detective series' second season. Our deduction: This gift will be a hit. Price: $27.20; Buy it here (credit:RedBubble)
"The Revolution Was Televised"(18 of21)
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TV Critic Alan Sepinwall's self-published book on TV's Golden Age makes the perfect gift for anyone who was a fan of "Lost," "The Sopranos," "The Wire," "Breaking Bad" or "Mad Men." Price: $16.99; Buy it here (credit:Alan Sepinwall)
"Battlestar Galactica" Poster Set(19 of21)
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Have someone in your life whose devotion to the Colonial Fleet remains strong? Wow that person with these "vintage" posters that recall the epic Cylon-human struggle. Price: $29.95; Buy them here. (credit:Quantum Mechanix)
"Archer" Magazine Cover(20 of21)
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Know an "Archer" fan whose bachelor pad could use a little suave decoration? Pick up this sweet poster, which commemorates that time Sterling Archer and Lana Kane posed for the cover of a fancy French magazine. Price: $12.95; Buy it here. (credit:FX)
The Unofficial "Downton Abbey" Cookbook(21 of21)
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A cookbook boasting recipes for Lady Mary's Crab Canapes and Mrs. Patmore's Christmas Pudding is the perfect gift for a friend or relative who's savvy in the kitchen and obsessed with the lavish lifestyle of "Downton Abbey."Price: $14; Buy it here (credit:Amazon)
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